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Cite

To notify a person of a proceeding against him or her or to call a person forth to appear in court.

To make reference to a legal authority, such as a case, in a citation.

Cases, statutes, constitutions, treatises, and other similar authorities are cited to support a certain view of law on an issue. When writing a legal brief, an attorney may wish to strengthen his or her position by referring to cases that support what he or she is saying in order to persuade the court to make a ruling favorable for the client.

Cross-references

Precedent; Stare Decisis.

cite

v. 1) to make reference to a decision in another case to make a legal point in argument. 2) to give notice of being charged with a minor crime and a date for appearance in court to answer the charge rather than being arrested (usually given by a police officer). (See: citation)

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Cooperation between CITES and RFMOs provides reciprocal benefits to

Alternative approaches to the CITES "non-detriment" finding for Appendix II species

Finally, it might also make sense to cite the book when it contains a collection of articles by the same author, and several of these articles are relevant to the citing paper.

Citing reprinted material

A CITES Appendix-II listing is not a ban or boycott of commercial trade, but a way to regulate and monitor trade to ensure legal, sustainable harvest.

CITES supports sustainable use

Shifeta further added decisions are also no longer based on science as well, hence Namibia will consult broadly in consideration of its membership to CITES as it cannot be affiliated to something that does not support the interest and wellbeing of its people.

Namibia's contemplation to leave CITES will have negative consequences: Nghitila

Governments furthermore agreed to examine the trade in live ornamental marine fish to assess what role CITES could or should play in regulating this trade.

Wildlife meet revises trade rules for dozens of threatened species

Here, CITES can become an even stronger force for good.

We'll Lose One Million Species Unless We Act, UNEP Boss Says As CITES Conference Begins

"CITES sets the rules for international trade in wild fauna and flora," CITES Secretary-General Ivonne Higuero said in a statement.

International Convention To Consider Wildlife Trade Proposals

Zimbabwe's export process, however,  is said to "not be detrimental to the survival of the species," according to CITES' website.

WATCH: Young Elephants Sedated And Captured For Chinese Zoo

More than 35,000 species (over 5,000 animals and 30,000 plants) are protected under the CITES, which includes, but is not limited to, great apes, the giant panda, many South American monkeys, cheetahs, lions, leopards, tigers, elephants and rhinoceroses.

Qatar Airways extends embargo on transporting hunting trophies

The CITES officers in Cameroon use the data to regulate the collection of Prunus tree bark and to ensure this natural resource is managed sustainably.

Documentary discusses sustainability of Prunus africana

The resolution invites CITES member states to do more to combat poaching of elephants and rhinos, slaughtered for their ivory and horn.

EU/UN : EP PRESSES FOR LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR CITES

IUCN provides scientific and technical information to CITES, which offers varying degrees of protection to more than 33,000 species of animals and plants in trade, through a system of regulations, permits and certificates.